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Originally Posted by kamocat
Wouldn't a Mecanum drive also be a reasonable consideration? As far as I can tell, the KOP just doesn't allow us enough motors (or motors of the right type) AND not severely limit the possibilities as far as ball manipulation goes.
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A Mecanum or Omni drive would provide some of the same (or more) maneuverability options that a Swerve drive provides. However a Crab Drive will (if designed correctly) provide more pushing force than a Mecanum or Omni drive. So if you want your robot to push AND be able to move sideways, a Swerve Drive is the right option. If you JUST want the ability for omni-directional motion a Mecanum or Omni-drive might be right for you.
I'm typically a believer that there is ALWAYS a game situation where you want to be able to push (even in games like last year). We'll see what the future brings.